In addition to his love of ketamine and proper PSA technique, Reuben Strayer has written and talked extensively about ED intubations. Here is his checklist so that you can minimize complications and maximize your success: For more informati…
Compiled from a variety of sources from #FOAMed (specifically, NYSORA and the ACCRAC podcast) and inspired by morning report today with Taryn and Tina, here is a quick and dirty rundown for awake intubation. Firstly, we should be considerin…
Inspired by a morning report discussion from our very own Lara Vanyo on preoxygenation strategies, I thought it would helpful for a brief run-down on the button-pushing needed to perform preoxygenation by way of noninvasive ventilation. The…
“Trust, but verify” -Ronald Reagan Why would you need ultrasound for tube confirmation? You can confirm placement with direct visualization (sometimes video laryngoscopy), use end tidal CO2, look for color change on color…
“The role of a clown and a physician are the same – it’s to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering.” -Patch Adams Do you regularly raise the head of the bed when you intubate? Well, maybe you should! A recen…
“There is nothing like the cure of fresh air for cases of bladder infection, paranoia, and Cartesian thinking.” -Rawi Hage Title: “The 52 in 52 Review: Noninvasive ventilation in acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema” Article Cita…
“Ventilation is the profound secret of existence” – Peter Sloterdijk Article Citation: Brochard L, Mancebo J, Wysocki M, Lofaso F, et al. Noninvasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N En…
